Idea Public Schools

Buyer seeks comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to enhance protection of sensitive data and system integrity. The project includes network and identity protection through DDoS mitigation, secure DNS filtering, identity governance, and browser isolation. Buyer also requires data security and vulnerability management through DLP tools, web application scanning, and penetration testing. These solutions must integrate with buyer's existing infrastructure serving approximately 12,500 staff and 90,000 students.

• 6/11/2025 - First Advertisement Date/470 & RFP Issue Date
• 6/13/2025 - RSVP to Pre-Proposal Meeting
• 6/17/2025 - Deadline to submit NDA
• 6/18/2025 - Second Advertisement Date
• 6/18/2025 - Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting
• 6/20/2025 - Respondent Question Cut-Off Date
• 6/24/2025 - Questions Response from IDEA
• 7/6/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 8/31/2025 - Anticipated Board Meeting & Approval

• Must attend mandatory pre-proposal meeting
• Must demonstrate valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)
• Must not be debarred or suspended by federal agencies
• Must have legal authority to transact business in Texas
• Must offer SPI discount billing method

• Implement cloud-based DDoS protection with load balancing and WAF
• Deploy secure DNS filtering solution to block malicious domains
• Configure identity governance solution integrating with existing Rapid Identity platform
• Implement SASE with browser isolation to protect web traffic
• Deploy data loss prevention system across on-premises and cloud environments
• Conduct web application vulnerability scanning for OWASP Top 10 threats
• Perform internal and external penetration testing simulating real-world attacks
• Integrate solutions with existing security infrastructure including SOC services
• Provide administrative dashboards and compliance reporting capabilities
• Conduct technical training for IDEA team on all implemented solutions